Adult desmoid tumors: biology, management and ongoing trials.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:An overview of many of the preclinical and clinical developments in germ cell tumors over the past year is presented. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent epidemiologic studies show changes in the ethnic incidence of germ cell tumors; in particular, African-Americans have seen an increase. Additionally, risk facto...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Bridges B,Hussain A

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this study is to update the reader on advances in postpubertal male germ cell tumours (GCTs) over the last 18 months. RECENT FINDINGS:Single nucleotide polymorphisms, including in four sex-determination genes, have been identified as additional genetic susceptibility loci to testicular...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Feldman DR

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize major recent findings on the biology of human herpesvirus-8, i.e. Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, and the implications of these findings for Kaposi's sarcoma treatment. RECENT FINDINGS:Although reduced in incidence in developed countries since the introduction of highly active a...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Dittmer DP,Krown SE

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disorder characterized by the infiltration of involved tissues by specialized dendritic cells. The demonstration of the constant activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway in LCH lesions has been a breakthrough in the understanding o...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Jouenne F,Benattia A,Tazi A

更新日期：2020-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to highlight the most important developments in the diagnosis, prevention, and management of prostate cancer reported in the past year that have been published in the medical literature. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent research has yielded important insights into the effects of l...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Ryan CJ,Small EJ

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review recent observations that describe changes in the likelihood of invasive fungal infections, shifts in types of fungal pathogens, and altered manifestations of fungal syndromes after hematopoietic cell transplantation and explore how changes in transplant practices are influencing these epidem...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Wingard JR

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Primary thyroid lymphoma (PTL) is a rare but clinically important malignancy of the thyroid. This article reviews the diagnosis, histologic subtypes, pathogenesis, and treatment of PTL, with the objective of optimizing diagnosis and management of the disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies have shed ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Graff-Baker A,Sosa JA,Roman SA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the burden of suffering associated with the development of ovarian cancer and the clear survival gradient related to the stage of disease at diagnosis, there is much enthusiasm for the development of effective screening strategies aimed at early detection. To date, no evidence exists to justify mass population s...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Paley PJ

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The correct use of tumor markers in patients with gynecological cancers can make an impact on management of the disease. Their value in screening for ovarian cancer cannot be recommended outside trials. Increased levels of various markers give prognostic information that could alter therapy for patients with early ova...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Rustin GJ

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the state-of-the-art of the surgical management of stage IIIA-N2 nonsmall cell lung cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:When completely resected, occult N2 found at thoracotomy, skip metastases, and single-level N2 in selected locations are reported to portend acceptable survival rates. Conversely, p...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Rocco G

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this article will be to review neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) of the gynaecological tract. NETs are generally considered to be uncommon and primary tumours in the gynaecological tract on arrival rare or very rare. It is important to distinguish true primary tumours from metastatic as the...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Reed NS

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Family history plays an important role in breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancers. The increasing availability of genetic testing has forced women with these malignancies and their physicians to confront new questions regarding screening and prevention. This review highlights the screening for and prevention of breast...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Basil JB,Rader JS

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The publication of the proceedings of Fourth Workshop on Carcinoma in situ was an impressive leap in our understanding of the interaction between prenatal and postpubertal factors in the development of germ cell cancer as well as increased insight into the molecular events that are involved in the development of these...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Oliver RT

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronotherapy consists in the administration of medicines according to biological rhythms. Further insight into the mechanisms of the circadian system has led to adapting the delivery of cancer chemotherapy to rhythms in drug metabolism or cell proliferation. The pharmacology of anticancer agents has long been known t...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Lévi F

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The behavior of renal cell carcinoma remains one of the most unpredictable of the genitourinary neoplasms. Once this disease has spread beyond the confines of the kidney, it is extremely difficult to control. This year, emphasis has focused on the characteristic cytogenetic and chromosomal changes that are seen in thi...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Reese JH

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contrary to the case with bacterial infections, progress in the diagnosis and treatment of invasive mycoses in cancer patients has been unsatisfactory. Amphotericin B deoxycholate has remained the drug of choice for severe invasive fungal infections for nearly 40 years. However, its infusion-related side effects, as w...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Martino P,Girmenia C

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some of the most dramatic advances in the treatment of cancer have used the immune system in combination with conventional or transplantation chemotherapy. Adoptive immunotherapy has been used for relapses after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, and it has been particularly effective for chronic myeloid leukemia...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Ballen K,Stewart FM

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bcr-abl fusion protein is present in the vast majority of cases of chronic myelogenous leukemia, and the deregulated tyrosine kinase activity of this protein is essential for leukemic transformation. Thus, bcr-abl is an ideal target for pharmacologic inhibition. In preclinical studies, ST1571 (formerly CGP57148B),...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： O'Dwyer ME,Druker BJ

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite continuing advances in the molecular characterization of the events promoting metastasis, no significant impact has been made on therapy or survival rates for patients with advanced tumors. Over the past 12 months there has been a general consolidation of the emerging evidence indicating that tumor spread is r...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Dorudi S,Hart IR

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 infection is associated with increased frequency of Kaposi's sarcoma and high-grade B-cell lymphoma. Several other cancers in HIV-1-infected individuals have been reported, although without statistically significant increase in their respective occurrences. Although HIV-1 does not ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Gill PS

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of paraneoplastic neurological syndromes (PNS). RECENT FINDINGS:PNS are rare complications of cancer caused by an immune cross-reaction between antigens expressed by tumor cells and neurons. The target of the immune attack can be an intracell...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Berzero G,Psimaras D

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platinum-based combination and single-agent chemotherapy have become accepted as treatments for locally advanced and metastatic nonsmall cell lung cancer as a consequence of improved survival, quality of life, and symptom control compared with best supportive care. However, it is clear that a therapeutic plateau has b...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Booton R,Thatcher N

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstruction of the superior vena cava is seldom a true emergency and should not be treated without an adequate tissue diagnosis. For patients who are poor operative risks for invasive procedures, percutaneous biopsies of mediastinal masses under ultrasound guidance have resulted in a high diagnostic yield. Superior ve...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Shepherd FA

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews the potential benefit of maintenance therapy for patients with follicular lymphoma. RECENT FINDINGS:Follicular lymphoma, despite substantial improvements in survival, is usually incurable. Several randomized studies have shown that the combination of anti-CD20 and chemotherapy ca...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Michallet AS,Coiffier B,Salles G

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare tumor, and its optimal management is a matter of controversy. Recent developments of collaborative groups devoted to PCNSL have allowed to conduct randomized trials addressing important issues. In addition, genome wide analysis provided new ins...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Hottinger AF,Alentorn A,Hoang-Xuan K

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Malignant brain tumors have a very poor prognosis and the natural history of disease is very short, usually less than 1 year. Brain tumor patients often present peculiar symptoms of disease that require appropriate supportive treatment, namely, peritumoral brain edema, venous thromboembolism, seizures...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Pace A,Metro G,Fabi A

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Concept of refractory coeliac disease (RCD) emerged in the past decade and refers to persistence of malnutrition and intestinal villous atrophy for more than 1 year strict gluten-free diet in coeliac patients. Diagnosis of this condition remains difficult and conditions treatment and follow-up. RECEN...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Malamut G,Cellier C

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the widespread diffusion of stereotactic radiosurgical procedures, GKR treatments have gained considerable momentum as a major therapeutic option for patients harboring primary or metastatic brain tumors. Present results in high grade gliomas indicate a potential palliative role of this technique. The overall low...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Gerosa M,Nicolato A,Foroni R

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seroepidemiologic studies show that Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV) is more prevalent in those populations at higher risk to develop Kaposi's sarcoma (KS). Anti-KSHV antibody titer is also higher in those who develop KS. KSHV is a sexually transmitted disease among homosexual men, but other routes of transmission ...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Whitby D,Boshoff C

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Avoiding immune destruction is one emerging hallmark of cancer, including glioblastoma. The number of immunotherapy approaches to fight glioblastoma is growing. Here, we review the recent progress in four main areas: dendritic cell immunotherapy, peptide vaccination, chimeric antigen receptors and imm...

journal_title：Current opinion in oncology

authors： Finocchiaro G,Pellegatta S

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00